Lingcod

Ophiodon elongatus

Also Known As

Cultus cod, Blue cod, Bluefish, Green cod, Buffalo cod, Greenling, White cod

U.S. wild-caught lingcod is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.

Facts

Availability

Year-round.

Source

U.S. wild-caught from Alaska to California.

Taste

A mild-tasting fish.

Texture

A tender fish with large flakes.

Color

Blue-green tint when raw, but is snow white once cooked.

Health Benefits

Lingcod is a good source of low-fat protein and is high in vitamin B12 and selenium.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition facts

Serving weight 100 g (raw)
Amount per serving
Calories 85
Protein 17.66 g
Fat, total 1.06 g
Saturated fatty acids, total 0.197 g
Carbohydrate 0 g
Sugars, total 0.11 g
Fiber, total dietary 0 g
Cholesterol 52 mg
Selenium 36.5 mcg
Sodium 59 mg

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